PVR Model Extractor (POD2GLB)

Crappy Python converter for the PowerVR model format (.pod), built for ripping models from Nintendo's mobile games (particularly Miitomo). It includes utils to convert .pod models to the binary glTF (.glb) format.

This tool works, but please make an issue in case for other models that break this extractor! This extractor was intended for Miitomo - if there was a better way I could have implemented some fixes let me know!

Requirements

• Python 3.12 or above (Tested with Python 3.12)
• PVRTexTool from the Imgination Technologies Website. Specify --pvrtextool-path if the script's arguments doesn't automatically find it.
• Alternatively... Instead of PVRTexTool, you can now use the pvr2image.py script in the repo. You will need to install texture2ddecoder from PyPI, then specify it like so: --pvrtextool-path PowerVR/pvr2image.py and it should work. Please contact me or Arian for any issues with this.
• A glTF plugin for your 3D tool of choice, such as this glTF plugin for Blender. This will let you load .gltf models. The models may also load in generic glTF web viewers.

Optionally, you can install Noesis to automagically convert the GLB to FBX! You can download Noesis here!

Usage

pod2glb.py can be used to convert .pod models to the .glb model format:

python3 pod2glb.py <.pod model path> <.glb output path> <-f>

Textures are assumed to be in the same directory as pod2glb.py

Installation Steps

steps:

(All download links in the GitHub repo's README.md.)
(This assumes you have Python 3.12.)

Download POD2GLB.
Register for a Imagination Technologies account, and then download and install PVRTexTool.
Then move PVRTexToolCLI.exe/PVRTexToolCLI to the root of the POD2GLB script.
(Optionally, you can also download Noesis and put it in the root of the script to auto-convert it to .fbx if you put the -f option at the end.)
After that, launch Command Prompt.
Type in "pip install numpy pillow".
Then you can now convert the pod model! Here's the anatomy of the command:
python pod2glb.py (pod file) (glb file) (-f if you have noesis)

It should generate a GLB (or if you have the -f option, a companion FBX file) to be used in Blender or other sources. I recommend you use the FBX.

Recommended texture settings for Miitomo/Any other Mii game models:
Change 'Repeat' to 'Mirror' to correct the textures.```